Living and Learning Villages

• Before applying to a village, make sure you explore the village options and read through the information on this page thoroughly.  If you have any questions email us at ncstate-villages@ncsu.edu.
• You can only be accepted to one (1) village. You will apply to your preferred village and have the option to indicate a second choice village on your application. Village application questions are required. Think about your responses before completing the application.  Villages are very competitive and will evaluate your responses to make decisions.
• Village Application Questions:
  • Why are you interested in this village?
  • What do you plan to specifically do and/or accomplish in the next year through your village experience? 
  • IMPORTANT: Thinking ahead.  If you are not accepted to this village, you have the option of being considered for another village. You can answer the above questions again for your second choice.
• Timeline:
  • February 2025:  Village application opens. 
  • DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.: The last day you can submit a village application with a second choice village option and make changes to your village application. 
  • By May 31, 2025: Villages begin notifying students of their status in a village.  Students can be approved, waitlisted or declined.  All students submitting an application prior to May 14, 2025 will receive a communication at this time.

• You can express interest in a village within the general University Housing Room Selection Application.
• Once you check the box indicating your interest in villages, you will be able to apply to your preferred village. You can only be accepted to one (1) village.
• Villages are very competitive and evaluate your responses to the below question to make decisions.
  • Why are you interested in this village?
  • What do you plan to specifically do and/or accomplish in the next year through your village experience?
• Timeline:
  • February 2, 2025:  Village application deadline for Housing Room Selection.
  • February 7, 2025:  Students learn of their village application status (approved, decline, waitlist).

The Albright Entrepreneurs Village provides sophomores and other upper-class students the chance to live and work with entrepreneurial-minded peers. Residents of all disciplines can explore and develop their entrepreneurial interests in an environment that inspires creativity and innovation. In this village, you will:

• Develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills through hands-on activities.
• Gain valuable entrepreneurial insight from community speakers.
• Participate in two life-changing experiences within the entrepreneurial ecosystem with trips to entrepreneurial hotbeds such as New York City and Silicon Valley.
• Get 24/7 access to a maker space in Innovation Hall.

 Location:Wolf Ridge Apartments at Centennial Campus

• During Room Selection, roommate groups for AEV can consist of two AEV residents and two non-village residents.

Required Course: EI 100: Entrepreneurial Thinking (1 credit; fall semester)

For more information, contact albrightvillage@ncsu.edu.

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The Arts Village is a partnership between University Housing and Arts NC State and is located in Turlington Hall. The Arts Village is a dynamic living and learning community that unites students from various personal and academic backgrounds who have a passion for the arts and enables them to continue their exploration of broadly defined arts disciplines. In this village, you will: 

• Live with students who also have a passion for the arts
• Residents participating in the Arts Village Forum receive free admission to all Arts NC State events.
• Performing arts events around the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) are provided at no cost to villagers  when they are available.
• Arts Village students have the opportunity to work with  guest artists. Art departments on campus coordinate events with local artists as well as NC State faculty and staff.
• Express your personal creativity in a supportive environment.

Location: Turlington Hall

Required Course: AVS 100: Arts Village Forum (1 credit; fall and spring semesters).

For more information, contact llv-arts-village@ncsu.edu.

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EcoVillage is a place where students can learn about all things sustainability. We support students in considering how they can be good stewards of the planet  through individual actions and activities in our campus community and beyond. Whether we are at the campus AgroEcology Farm or exploring the mountains or coast of North Carolina, students will have the opportunity to engage in high-impact, experiential learning while building connections with peers over their shared interests. In this village, students will:

• Engage in active exploration of the world around them.
• Continually push themselves to learn and grow. 
• Build community with their peers centered on a shared interest in sustainability.
• Connect with student leadership programs across campus to continue to build their network.

Location: Lee Hall

Required Course: ENV101: Exploring the Environment (2 credits; fall semester) is required for all incoming first-year Village residents.

For more information, contact llv-ecovillage@ncsu.edu.

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The Engineering Village is an extension of the College of Engineering’s First-Year Program introducing students to the field of engineering. It encourages thoughtful consideration of complex challenges facing our communities. Students must be engineering majors to participate. In this village, you will:

• Join an engagement group led by upper-class students.
• Gain firsthand experiences and advice from professionals.
• Join STEM outreach through Science Olympiad, Make-A-Thon and more.
• See what engineers do in the real world to better understand how the courses connect with the profession.
• Exclusive access to in-hall tutoring and academic advising in the Engineering Village Student Success Suite.

Location: Sullivan Hall

Required Course: N/A

For more information, contact llv-engineering-village@ncsu.edu.

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University Housing and the College of Engineering are pleased to announce the expansion of the Engineering Village to Centennial Campus in Wolf Ridge Apartments – Valley Hall. The expansion will include current active students in the Engineering Village and new, admitted Transfer students. Engineering Village students interested in being a part of the new expansion Village can apply through the Room Selection Process application now open. The focus for the new Engineering Village expansion is on transition to your major in the College of Engineering, career readiness, mental health and wellness.

Location: Wolf Ridge Apartments

Required Course: N/A

For more information, contact llv-engineering-village@ncsu.edu.

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The Exploratory Studies Village is for students entering the university who are undecided about their major. A year of guided inquiry and exploration, coupled with one-on-one sessions with their academic advisor, helps move students through the career planning and decision-making process. Students must be in the Exploratory Studies Program to participate. In this village, you will:

• Enjoy a location close to your academic advisors.
• Owen hall is home to the Exploratory Studies Village.
• Participate in unforgettable programs and traditions, such as Battle for the Beach, Lunch and Learns, retreats, group community building outings, end of year celebration.

Location: Owen Hall

Required Course:  USC 101 and 102: Intro to University Education (1 credit each; fall and spring semesters)

For more information, contact llv-exploratory-studies-village@ncsu.edu.

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The Global Village is a living and learning community for those interested in experiencing different cultures. Students live and interact with people from different backgrounds, experiences, countries and viewpoints. The Global Village is in Alexander Residence Hall alongside Native Space. Students can participate in both Global Village and Native Space programming throughout the year.  

In this village, you will:

• Be part of a community of welcoming students who are interested in learning from others and sharing their culture with the community.
• Actively learn about cultures around the world through events in the Global Village, around campus, in North Carolina.
• Have the opportunity to travel in-state and out-of-state on culturally enriching experiential learning trips.
• Build relationships with village mentors who are available to assist in your transition to campus and learning across cultures.
• Build friendships with a group of students from the United States and all over the world.
• Practice language skills with native speaking students in formal and informal settings.

Location: Alexander Hall

Required Course: N/A

For more information, contact llv-global-village@ncsu.edu.

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The Honors Village allows students to enhance their personal growth, advance academic excellence, get involved with their community and have fun in the process. This village is a collaboration between the University Honors Program and University Housing, boasting representation from every academic college and every academic year (first year through senior year). Students must be accepted into the University Honors Program to participate. In this village, you will:

• Get the most immersive and foundational Honors Program experience, including early access to research opportunities.
• Attend interdisciplinary honors seminars without leaving the residence halls.
• Have access to a state of the art computer lab and multimedia classroom.
• Participate in a community that promotes academic excellence and a variety of viewpoints.
• Live in close proximity to the Honors Program staff.
• Participate in the Kickstart early move-in retreat, welcome dinner, end of year picnic and various trips.
• Have priority registration for University Honors Program cultural and outdoor explorations trips to places like New York, Paris, Atlanta and Seattle.

Location: Bagwell and Becton halls

Required course: Honors Program requirements.

For more information, contact llv-honors-village@ncsu.edu.

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The Impact Leadership Village develops emerging leaders by providing students with the opportunity to learn about leadership models, organizational development, ethics in leadership and global leadership. This community produces future leaders who lead with integrity and are socially responsible, globally minded, progressive leaders who value the multidisciplinary nature of leadership and are equipped to make their personal IMPACT on the state, the nation and the world.

• Engage in a practical application of leadership to real-world issues.
• Organize and participate in service opportunities.
• Strengthen personal and professional leadership skills.
• Practice leadership through Impact Leadership Council (ILC) and ILC committee membership.

Location: Bowen Hall

Required Course: SLC 101: Community Leadership Seminar (1 credit; fall semester)

For more information, contact llv-impact-village@ncsu.edu.

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Students Advocating for Youth (SAY) Village is a community for first-year students in any academic discipline who have a passion for working with youth. Students develop one-on-one mentoring relationships with local elementary school students and learn what it means to be a youth advocate. In this village, you will:

• Engage in meaningful advocacy discussions with faculty.
• Attend game nights, lip sync battles, dances and dinners.
• Meet with youth advocacy consultants in various fields.
• Trips to other states to experience other education systems and programs focused on education.
• Develop a year-long student partnership with a third,  fourth- or fifth-grade student from one of three participating Wake County schools.

Location: Syme Hall

Required Courses: ED 150 and ED 151: Students Advocating for Youth I and II (1 credit each; fall and spring semesters; Tuesday afternoons from 3- 5:20 p.m.)

For more information, contact cedsayvillage@ncsu.edu.

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Beginning 2025-2026, THRIVE is a new village opportunity for incoming first-year students. THRIVE stands for:

• T – Transition: Embrace change to align with your purpose and achieve personal growth
• H – Holistic Health: Develop balanced habits and self-care goals to support overall physical wellness
• R – Resources: Manage your financial wellness effectively by utilizing resources wisely
• I – Inner Balance: Cultivate emotional wellness by nurturing resilience and self-awareness
• V – Value Connections: Strengthen social wellness by fostering meaningful relationships
• E – Engage: Actively participate in your community to create a sense of belonging and contribution

The THRIVE Village aims to cultivate a community where first-year students feel supported, empowered, and inspired to achieve their full potential. By embracing the six dimensions of wellness, THRIVE strives to foster well-rounded, resilient individuals who flourish academically, personally, and socially. The goal of THRIVE is to support first-year students’ transition to NC State, connect them to valuable campus resources, and promote relationship-building, creating a community where all members feel valued and supported. Signature events include Wellness Wednesdays, Lunch & Learn discussions, and off-campus trips. In this village, you will:

• Live in a community that supports a balanced lifestyle and self-care initiatives.
• Participate in programming and activities supporting the first-year transition.
• Develop meaningful friendships and connections with others in the community.
• Attend campus partner presentations, skill-based workshops, and campus excursions.

Location: Wood Hall

For more information, contact llv-thrive-village@ncsu.edu.

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Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Village is a living and learning community created for female-identifying first-year and sophomore students majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Membership in WISE provides a powerful networking opportunity with other goal-oriented women as you pursue your STEM major. In this village, you will:

• Live in Lee Hall, with access to the WISE space with three private lounges.
• Explore carer and personal goals through workshops and experiential learning.
• Network with other goal-oriented women as they pursue their STEM major.
• Enjoy early fall move-in for the Summer Bridge program.
• Gain academic support through tutoring and mentoring.
• Attend community building  and wellness events events like WISE Wednesdays, WISE Women’s Speaker Series, and WISE Wellness Series.

Location: Lee Hall 

Required Course: N/A

For more information, contact wisedirector@ncsu.edu.

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The Women of Welch (WOW) Village enhances women-identifying students’ opportunities outside the classroom through empowerment, leadership development, and self-awareness. WOW creates a holistic community that encourages individual growth while challenging members to act as citizens of a global community. Signature events include Tea Time discussions, book clubs, campus excursions, off-campus trips, and collaborating with the Women’s Center. In this village, you will:

• Surround yourself with like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in their communities and advocating for meaningful change.
• Participate in events and activities that focus on leadership development and empowering all women through various opportunities and experiences.
• Enjoy community-building events and developing friendships in a positive environment.
• Travel to vibrant cities like Washington, D.C., and New York City to celebrate diverse cultures and explore networking opportunities.

Location: Welch Hall

For more information, contact lllv-women-of-welch@ncsu.edu.

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